On January 11, 2012, Medscape reports on a JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) study that finds that people with dementia have a significantly higher rate of hospitalizations than those without dementia. Hospitalizations have adverse consequences to dementia patients such as worsening of cognition, delirium and functional declines. The article suggests that a model should be developed to improve outpatient care for dementia patients.
To read more: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/756767?src=nl_topic
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